Airfield Maintenance Technician

City of Elkhart•Elkhart, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of airfield maintenance, including all paved and unpaved areas, safety areas, marking, signs, lighting, snow and ice control duties, daily airfield inspections, obstructions, NAVAIDS, runway condition reports, mowing, wildlife control, and general maintenance/repair of all facilities and equipment. Works at the direction of the AMS and Airport Department Head. Responsible for identifying opportunities for collaboration in the activities of this division with other divisions and departments throughout the City of Elkhart that promote and enhance effective, efficient and accountable operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Technically proficient in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work is mandatory.
Ability to pass airport driver training course, airport inspection courses and winter operations course.
Knowledge of Windows operating system including Word and Excel.
Valid Indiana Driver’s License
Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License from Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles within 180 days of hire.
Adequate physical ability to perform any airport-related task.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, or stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift/carry heavy objects; some exceeding 50 pounds.
Clarity of vision with or without corrections.
Good night vision required.
Must be able to multi-task mentally, equally dividing attention between the task being performed and the environment it is being performed in.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FAA Regulations pertaining to airport operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts daily airfield inspections and records results in approved log.
Responsible for the safe and efficient removal of snow and ice on all airport surfaces.
Responsible for airport security at all times.
Takes initiative to immediately correct any unsafe conditions.
Issues NOTAM through Air Traffic Control (ATC) or Terre Haute FSS when necessary.
Maintains radio contact with ATC at all times when ATC is open, and also with aircraft during hours when ATC is closed using standard aviation phraseology.
Coordinates the movement of any person/persons that access the Airport Operating Area and acts as an escort during the duration of activity.
Responsible for general maintenance of the airport including facilities, roads, infrastructure, and grounds.
Responsible for general and preventative maintenance on all City owned equipment.
Communicates any operational concerns to AMS or Airport Department Head.
Employs and uses in a manner consistent with USDA/FAA guidelines, any approved wildlife control technique such as bird scare pyrotechnics, cannons, lights, or any other method approved by DNR under permit.
Cross-trained employee may be asked to work as part of a pool of other employees within the department to accomplish various tasks throughout the City.
Coordinates equipment repairs with the Central Garage when necessary.
Performs general janitorial duties in all City owned facilities.